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Finding your way around Wightlink’s ports is now easier for people with visual impairments. The ferry company has teamed up with Isle of Wight charity Sight for Wight to produce and install special QR codes at the entrance to each...

Two-time English Kickboxing Champion, Jess Roper, is touring several Island schools this week as part of her mission with Sports for Schools – raising future champions, beyond the belts, titles, and trophies. Jess, who is also a second dan black...

Following a period of careful refurbishment, The Buddle Inn at Niton will reopen on Sunday 10th March - just in time for Mother’s Day. The Buddle Inn, 1 of the Island's oldest pubs, has been closed for the winter to...

A 5% council tax increase has been approved, which means Isle of Wight council taxpayers will see bills rise by an average of £90 per year. It means a Band D taxpayer will now pay £1,908.39 in the 12 months...

The troubled Cowes Floating Bridge takes an extra 1 minute 30 seconds to cross the River Medina than its predecessor - but bringing back Floating Bridge 5 is not an option due to new rules imposed by Cowes Harbour Commission,...

Blackgang Chine has revealed that its newest ride - The Jolly Robin - will be swinging into the park later this year, nestled amongst a much-expanded Pirate Cove. The name is, of course, a nod to the ride being the...

Sue with her 2 sons, Jayden (left) and Lucas (right) Mum-of-4 Sue Bulmer has thanked the generosity of those who donated funds towards her cancer treatment, which has allowed her more time with her family. In 2009, at just 35-years-old...

Monday 19th February – Friday 23rd February 2024 • Joshua Green, 34, of Yarborough Road, East Cowes pleaded guilty to using threatening / abusive words / behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. He was handed a 12-month conditional...

A lack of available fire crews and several large-scale incidents saw mainland firefighters respond to 15 emergencies on the Isle of Wight last year - twice as many as in 2022. A Freedom of Information request by the Local Democracy...

Mental health services for young people on the Island have received a huge boost thanks to a £200,000 Government grant to develop an Early Intervention Hub. The grant has been awarded to the Isle of Wight Youth Trust, the Island’s...